Paul Jewell and Chris Hutchings Former Wigan boss Paul Jewell writes a weekly column for Metro When I first agreed to do this column at the start of the season, I made it quite clear I did not want to talk about myself. But given some of the headlines following the departure of Chris Hutchings […]

Emile Heskey Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has fended off transfer speculation surrounding Emile Heskey – despite the striker facing another six weeks on the sidelines through injury. Heskey’s recent re-emergence for England has led to the suggestion he will become a target when the transfer window opens in January. Newcastle are understood to be interested, […]

Emile Heskey Emile Heskey’s re-emergence as an England star has been underlined by the extent of the reaction to the news that the Wigan striker may have suffered a broken metatarsal. Heskey limped off after nine minutes of his club’s 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw with Fulham and there are fears he may have suffered […]

Chris Hutchings The Football Association have charged Wigan with “failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion” during last weekend’s defeat at Newcastle. In particular, the charge relates to the behaviour of the Latics players toward referee Steve Bennett on two separate occasions in the Barclays Premier League clash at St […]

Emile Heskey. England boss Steve McClaren has dropped a broad hint that Emile Heskey could partner Michael Owen up front in Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifying clash with Israel at Wembley. Wigan striker Heskey was handed a shock recall to the international fold for the qualifying double-header against the Israelis and Russia on September 12. “Emile […]

Emile Heskey. Emile Heskey has been called into Steve McClaren’s squad for England’s Euro 2008 double header with Israel and Russia. The Wigan striker won the last of his 43 caps against France at Euro 2004 and it was thought his international days were behind him. However, McClaren saw the 29-year-old in action for the […]

Michael Owen Michael Owen provided England boss Steve McClaren with the perfect tonic when he headed home a late winner to end Newcastle’s Tyneside goal drought in a 1-0 win. McClaren was at St James’ Park to watch his leading scorer ahead of the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia and, for much […]

Marcus Bent Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has made his ninth signing of the summer with striker Marcus Bent moving to the JJB Stadium on a season-long loan from Charlton. Wigan become the 10th club of Bent’s career, which includes spells at Blackburn, Ipswich, Leicester, Everton and the Addicks. However, Bent endured a lean time at […]

Chris Hutchings Wigan manager Chris Hutchings is stepping up his search for a new left-back to fill the huge void left by Leighton Baines’ summer switch to Everton. A move for West Brom’s Paul Robinson collapsed at the start of the month and Hutchings has now widened the net in a bid to secure a […]

Leighton Baines Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has accepted the reasons for Leighton Baines wanting a move away from the Latics. Everton are expected to unveil the 22-year-old left-back as their latest signing on Tuesday once the formalities of a £5million move are completed – after agreeing personal terms and undergoing a medical on Monday. And […]

Leighton Baines Everton are expected to complete the £5million signing of Leighton Baines from Barclays Premier League rivals Wigan on Tuesday. A fee was agreed and the left-back was given permission to talk to Everton manager David Moyes over the weekend. And the deal is close to completion after the player agreed personal terms with […]

Leighton Baines Everton have agreed a fee with Wigan for England Under-21 defender Leighton Baines. Baines will undergo a medical on Monday and is set to discuss personal terms with the club he supported as a boy. The 22-year-old has been much in demand this summer and turned down a £6million move to Sunderland last […]

Settled: Baines Wigan have claimed England Under-21 left-back Leighton Baines will not be joining Premier League rivals Sunderland. Black Cats boss Roy Keane was thought to be closing in on a £6.1million move for the 22-year-old but Baines has been included in the Wigan squad for Wednesday’s friendly at Blackpool. And in a story on […]

Lee McCulloch Rangers are set to sign Lee McCulloch from Wigan after agreeing a fee for the Scotland international. Lengthy negotiations between the clubs were concluded on Wednesday and McCulloch will now discuss personal terms with Rangers. The 29-year-old should be available to take part in Rangers’ pre-season trip to Germany and could make his […]

Jason Koumas Jason Koumas has completed a £5.3million move to Wigan, the club have confirmed. Koumas had already passed a medical, and the Wales international agreed terms on a four-year contract on Tuesday. The deal represents a £3million profit for West Brom on a player who cost them £2.25million from Tranmere in 2002. Koumas has […]